Specialist Grade Doctor - Ophthalmology

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of North Midlands Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £96,990 – £107,155 £96,990 – £107,155 Dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 19/08/2025 23:59

Specialist Grade Doctor – Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

Job overview

UHNM are looking for a Specialist Grade Doctor in Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis. They will be working with the Ophthalmology Consultants who provide a first class service. The Ophthalmology team undertake both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and support the reduction of the backlog following the Covid-19 pandemic. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with Ophthalmic problems in an outpatient and theatre environment. The appointee will join the existing Ophthalmology Consultants to:

• Support a comprehensive outpatient service within Ophthalmology
• Treat patients with Ophthalmic conditions
• Continue clinical responsibility for patients in your charge
• Work with colleagues in other professions and support inter-disciplinary work
• Triage patients and safely discharge patients, when appropriate

The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidates and will be based on a 10 PA working week.

The appointed candidate would be expected to engage with the Ophthalmology Department delivery.

Scheduling of sessions is by mutual agreement. Opportunities exist for flexible working, extended working day and expanding weekend working.

Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we\’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with Ophthalmic problems in an outpatient and theatre environment. The appointee will join the existing Ophthalmology Consultants to:

• Support a comprehensive outpatient service within Ophthalmology
• Treat patients with Ophthalmic conditions
• Continue clinical responsibility for patients in your charge
• Work with colleagues in other professions and support inter-disciplinary work
• Triage patients and safely discharge patients, when appropriate

The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidates and will be based on a 10 PA working week.

The appointed candidate would be expected to engage with the Ophthalmology Department delivery.

Scheduling of sessions is by mutual agreement. Opportunities exist for flexible working, extended working day and expanding weekend working.

Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Meets the requirements of the Specialist Grade as detailed in the latest BMA guidance Specialist interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis
• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)

Experience

• Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies
• At least 6 years’ experience in a relevant specialty

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References – please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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